Refill cartridge for lipstick holders



\ May 11, 1954 c. R. SHERMAN REFILL CARTRIDGE FOR LIPSTICK HOLDERS Filed Sept. 27, 1950 Ihwentor Chad/x1e .Eezhe fiewmm (Ittdrnegs Patented May 11, 1954 REFILL CARTRIDGE FOR LIPSTICK HOLDERS Claudine Reine Sherman, New York, N. Y.

Application September 27, 1950, Serial No. 186,943

9 Claims.

This invention relates to refill cartridges for lipstick holders.

An object of the invention is to provide an improved refill cartridge for a lipstick holder, which is so constructed and arranged that a user may easily and quickly insert the lipstick in the holder without experiencing smudged fingers, clothing, etc.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved refill cartridge according to the above, which has few parts and is of simple and economical construction.

A further object of the invention is to provide an. improved refill cartridge as characterized,

above which is easy and convenient to open and to use, while at the same time constituting a secure package which will not accidentally come apart and expose the lipstick.

In accomplishing the above objects I provide an improved refill cartridge comprising a novel assemblage of lipstick and resilient deformable cup receiving the base of the lipstick, the said cup having an outer diameter of a size enabling it to be received in a lipstick holder. By virtue of the cup being resilient and deformable it will accommodate itself to slightly different diameters of openings in the lipstick holder, and will be securely retained in the holder, preventing accidental dislodgment of the lipstick from the holder.

In conjunction with this novel assemblage I provide a tubular housing which is preferably transparent, enclosing the lipstick and engaging the resilient cup whereby the latter and lipstick are removably mounted in the housing. To complete the organization I provide a removable cap which encloses the cup and surrounds the .portion of the housing which engages the cup, thereby to produce a complete package which protects the lipstick against damage, while at the same time. enabling it to be readily inserted in the holder upon removal of the cap.

Besides the lipstick itself there are only three other parts, two of said parts constituting the outer components of the package while the third part, i. e. the resilient cup, constitutes the mounting means by which the lipstick is supported in the holder.

To apply the lipstick to the holder, the user merely grasps the housing and removes the cap therefrom, and then inserts the exposed resilient cup in the opening of the lipstickholder. The

retracted. and/or used; the entire operation it is not necessary at any time for the fingers to come in contact with the lipstick itself, and thus smudging of the fingers and clothing is avoided.

The three parts of the cartridge mentioned above may be readily molded of plastic in simple multi-cavity molds, thereby enabling these parts to be economically produced in large quantities. Thus the cost of the refill cartridge will be low,

enabling it to be retailed at an attractive, popular price.

Other features and advantages will hereinafter appear.

In the accompanying drawings:

Figure 1 is an axial sectional view of an improved refill cartnidge for a lipstick holder, made in accordance with the invention.

Fig. 2 is a view of the cartridge in elevation, with cap removed, about to be inserted in a lipstick holder, which latter is shown lin section.

Fig. 3 is an axial sectional view of the refill cartridge and. lipstick holder, with the cartridge inserted.

Fig. 4 is a view partially in elevation and partially in perspective, showing the housing or casing removed from the cartridge, with the lipstick being retained on the holder.

Fig. 5 is an enlarged detail in section, showing interengaging portions of the components which make up the cartridge.

Fig. 6 is a side elevational view of a cup for holding the lipstick, illustrating a modification prises a resilient or deformable cup Hl having cylindrical side walls I ta and a beveled wall portion I I, the latter extending around a fiat bottom I 2.

The cup I ll may be made of any suitable material to render it readily deformable or yieldable.

For example, it may be made of paper or a paperable plastic such as polyethylene (polymerized ethylene) which is substantially nonrigid and yielding when formed into various shapes.

Preferably, as shown in Figs. 1, 3 and 5, the

rim portion 53 of the cup is provided with an outwardly disposed projection, shown here as a flange I4, forming somewhat of a lip. If desired, instead of the flange I4 other shapes or projections such as lugs or nibs Ma (Fig. 6) may be used. The cup I 0 is adapted to receive and carry a lipstick l5 which may be formed of the usual composition containing wax, coloring matter, etc.

As seen in Figs. 1 and 3, the base H? of the lipstick is disposed in the cup l0, being snugly fitted thereto whereby it will be retained against accidental removal. In this connection it should be noted that where the cup is formed of a plastic material such as polyethylene which is relatively nonporous, the vacuum effect resulting from moving of the lipstick I5 out of the cup It will serve to retain the lipstick in the cup, thus preventing accidental dislodgment of the lipstick.

Surrounding the lipstick I5 and adapted to engage the flange I4 of the cup In is a removable tubular housing I? having a closed end It, the

other end [9 of the housing being open and prothe housing I! is adapted to receive and fI'iC-.

tionally fit the flange M of the cup Iii, with the shoulder of the housing engaging the top edge of the cup and positioning the cup with respect to the housing.

The housing I! is relatively rigid, and may be made of metal, or polystyrene plastic (polymerized styrene monomer) or any other suitable material. Preferably it is transparent so that the color or shade of the lipstick may be observed by the customer without removing the housing.

Enclosing the cup In and lower portion of the housing I! is a removable tubular cap 2|, having a bottom wall 22 and having on its side wall an internal shoulder 23 for engagement with the bottom edge of the housing 11 whereby the cap will have a predetermined position thereon. Above. the shoulder 23 the cylindrical wall of the cap 2| is made. to frictionally fit the exterior of the housing ll so that the cap will be securely held on the housing, yet may be readily removed.

Preferably, as shown in Fig. 5, the shoulder 23 of the cap engages the flange M of the cup l0, thereby. tending to prevent separation of the cup from the housing [1 during storage or transportation of the cartridge.

Referring to Figs. 2, 3 and 4 a lipstick holder is shown, comprising a casin 25 carrying a cup 26, which is axially retractable in a casing.

The cup 26 may be retracted or extended in the casing. 25 by any suitable means (not shown) well known in. the art. When the cup 26 is extended as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, it is in position to receive the cup In of the refill cartridge for the purpose of providingthe holder 24 with a new lipstick.

When auser desires to insert. thelipstick It in.

the holder 24, she first removes the cap 2|, after which. she inserts the cup Ii) of the cartridge in the cup 2fi of the holder.

external circular bead Mb midway between; its

top and bottom, as shown in Fig. 6, to provide a moresecure seating of the cup in the holder;v

It will be observed that, upon insertion of the: cup

7 It; in the holder, the compressing of the center portion of the cup as a result of such bead will.

causethe, insid walls of the cup to move inward andmorefirmly hold the lipstick.

7 Such insertion is facilitated by the bevel ll surrounding the'bottom- I have found that by virtue of the cup In being made resilient as by forming it of a yieldable material such as paper, foil, or polyethylene plastic, it will readily accommodate itself to the inside diameter of the cup 26 even though it might be very slightly larger than the latter cup. Also, when the cup [0 of th cartridge ha been fully inserted in the cup 26 of the lipstick holder, the cartridge cup will be firmly retained in the holder, securely mounting the lipstick I5 and preventing inadvertent dislodgement thereof. If, as is sometimes the case, the cup 26 of the holder has inwardly projecting retainer nibs, the yieldable cup It will conform itself to the shape of the nibs without difficulty. Thus not only is the insertion of the cartridge in the holder facilitated by the nonrigid. constructionof the cup l0, but retentention of the cartridge in the holder is aided.

By making the housing I! of a transparent plastic such as polystyrene or the like the color of the lipstick l5 may be observed through the housing, so that'the purchaser may accurately determine the exact shade that she desires.

Referring to Fig. 4, it will be understood that when the lipstick [5 has been inserted in the holder it may be retracted completely in the holder in the usual manner, as is well understood.

The improved refill cartridge of the present invention is thus seen to be particularly advantageous in enabling a user to easily and quickly provide a refill for her lipstick holder. In the process of inserting the'refill', the lipstick will not come in contact with the fingers of-clothing of the user, thus positively eliminating smudging. Moreover, the protection afiorded thelip stick by the housing I! is of considerable importance in that it prevents damage, marking or deformation of the lipstick. When it is considered that lipsticks are usually quite susceptible to marking or damage, being wax-like and of soft consistency, this latter i an important coninvention is also advantageousv in that the combinationof the housing l1, cup' H), and cap 2| provides an airtight container for the lipstick l5, preventing loss of essential oils, change in physi-- cal appearance, etc. 7

Variations and modifications may be made within the scope of the claims and portions of the improvements may be used without others.

Iclaim:

l. A refill cartridge for a lipstick holder, comprising a cupha-ving an outside diameter of a size enabling it tobe received in the lipstick holder; a lipstick having its base inserted in said our);

a tubular housing closed at one end, the other end of the housing receiving the rim of said cup and having a frictional fit therewith, said housing having an internal shoulder engaging the edge of the cup toposition the latter in the housing; and

a removable cap surrounding-said; cup'and said other end of the housing and having a frictional lit with said end whereby thecap may be readily j removed to expose the cup for insertion in the lipstick holder.

2. The invention as defined in claim 1, in which the cap has an internal shoulder engaging the edge of the said other end of the housing to position the cap on the housing.

3. The invention as defined in claim 1, in which the rim of the cup has an outwardly disposed projection engaging the said other end of the housing and also the shoulder in said housing.

4. The invention as defined in claim 1, in which the rim of the cup has an outwardly disposed peripheral flange engaging the said other end of the housing and also the shoulder in said housing, and in which the cap has an internal shoulder engaging the edge of the said other end of the housing to position the cap on the housing.

5. The invention as defined in claim 1, in which the cup is formed of molded polyethylene and is readily by hand pressure deformable to enable it to be inserted in lipstick holders having slightly different-sized openings.

6. The invention as defined in claim 1, in which the cup is formed of paper or paper-like material and is readily deformable by hand pressure to enable it to be inserted in lipstick holders having slightly different-sized openings.

7. The invention as defined in claim 1, in which the rim of the cup has an outwardly disposed projection engaging the said other end of the housing and also the shoulder in said housing, and in which the cap has an internal shoulder engaging the edge of the said other end of the housing to position the cap on the housing.

8. The invention as defined in claim 7, in which 35 the internal shoulder of the cap engages the cut wardly disposed projection of the cup, thereby tending to prevent dislodgement of the cup in the housing.

9. A refill cartridge for a lipstock holder, comprising a cup readily deformable by hand pressure, having an outside diameter of a size enabling it to be received in the lipstick holder; at lipstick having its base inserted in said cup; a tubular housing closed at one end, the other end of the housing receiving the rim of said cup and having a frictional fit therewith, said housing having an internal shoulder engaging the edge of the cup to position the latter in the housing; and a removable cap surrounding said cup and said other end of the housing and having a frictional fit with said end whereby the cap may be readily removed to expose the cup for insertion in the lipstick holder.

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